CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE ON ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Centre of Excellence on Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) is a functional entity within Faculty of Law, MRU. The Centre’s mission is to conduct and promote research in the field of alternative conflict resolution methods, as well as to generate and disseminate information. The CADR not only offers training and seminars, but also simulates conflict resolution by arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution methods. The training workshops are planned and curated to meet the needs of participants who want to learn how to use the ADR mechanism. The Centre of Excellence is dedicated to achieving the goals for which it was established, in the best interests of the University and in accordance with the legal requirements of the country.
Highlights of few CADR Activities
| Event Date & Type | Topic | Speakers |
| 18 Feb 20
Guest Lecture |
Career in Arbitration
https://manavrachna.edu.in/latest/guest-lecture-by-mr-abhinav-bhushan/ |
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| 29 Apr 20
Webinar |
Appointment of Arbitrators
https://manavrachna.edu.in/latest/webinar-on-appointment-of-arbitrators/ |
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| 02 May 20
Webinar |
Arbitration in India: The Good, Bad and the Ugly
https://manavrachna.edu.in/latest/webinar-on-arbitration-in-india/ |
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| 01 Aug 20
Webinar |
Mediation and Arbitration: Friends or Foes?
https://manavrachna.edu.in/latest/mediation-and-arbitration-friends-or-foes/ |
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| 20 Mar 21
Masterclass |
Effective Management of Complex Construction Arbitrations |
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| 15 June 21
to 21 Aug 21 Ten-week Certificate Course |
Practice of International Arbitration
https://www.barandbench.com/news/online-certificate-course-on-practice-of-international-arbitration |
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| 05 April 22
Webinar |
Relevance of the New Mediation Bill |
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SAMADHAN
The Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre, known as Samadhan, was established in May 2006. It was the result of the joint initiative of the Bench and the Bar of the Delhi High Court. It is run by the Bar and is co-ordinated by an Organizing Secretary. A panel of Delhi High Court judges and advocates oversee the work of this Centre. The Samadhan Centre handles cases referred to it by the Delhi High Court, its subordinate courts and the Supreme Court of India and also handles Pre-Litigation Mediations. A wide range of disputes in the nature of intellectual property rights, disputes relating to matrimony, real estate transactions, construction agreements, employment and services disputes, industrial disputes, banking and insurance disputes and many other commercial disputes are mediated by more than 300 trained mediators of Samadhan.
Ms. Veena Ralli
Ms. Veena Ralli is a practising advocate at the High Court of Delhi, with about four decades of experience. A veteran in mediation related disputes, Ms. Ralli also holds the position of the Organising Secretary and Senior Mediator at Samadhan, Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre. She has been trained in both rudimentary and advanced mediation, the latter from the University of Utah and the University of Pepperdine, both in the USA. She has been recognized as an accredited Mediator at the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI) in Singapore and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) in London.
Mr. J.P Sengh
Mr. J.P Sengh is a name synonymous with mediation in India. He took it up as a cause, as he wanted to do something good for society. He is continuing with his mission and is putting all his efforts to accomplish it. He is the founder organizing Secretary of the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre and has received his training in India and abroad in United States of America where he has undergone Training of Trainer program at S.J. Quinnery College of Law, Utah. Completed Advance Mediation Master Class conducted by Maddhyam in collaboration with SIMC, Singapore, Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, California, USA. He has been a part of the training programs for mediators, lawyers and judicial officers held within India and abroad. He has been appointed by the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of the Supreme Court of India as an observer of several training programs.
Mediation Training Workshop
The workshop is aimed at enabling participants to acquire comprehensive understanding of mediation concepts which need to be used keeping in view the requirements of Section 89 of CPC and other statutory enactments requiring use of mediation as an effective tool for dispute resolution. Trainers will be focusing on teaching and equipping the student to various mediation techniques which would benefit them in deal with intricate issues while dealing with conflicting parties. The programme will impart all necessary skills and techniques to the participants for conducting mediation. The training is a blend of theory and practice and designed in manner so as to have active participation. The methodology of the training includes role plays, problem-based learning and group discussions.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Expected Participants
3rd / 4th / 5th year students enrolled in a 5-year integrated law degree, 2nd / 3rd year students enrolled in a 3-year law program, recent law graduates, young academics, ADR professionals and other who want to develop their skills in mediation.
No. of Seats
45 seats
Registration Fee
2,000 INR – MRU Students
2,500 INR – Other Law Students
3,000 INR – Graduates & Others
Registration Link & Fee Payment
https://forms.gle/Ebo4VmYrM78UWKGQ8
Contact
Mr. Bharatendu Agarwal, Assistant Professor and Faculty In-charge, CADR
DRAFT SCHEDULE
| Inaugural and Welcome |
| SESSION – I |
| INTRODUCTION
Meet and Greet |
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| TEA BREAK |
| SESSION – II |
The Mediation Landscape in India
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| LUNCH BREAK |
| SESSION – III |
Conflict in the Context of Mediation
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| TEA BREAK |
| SESSION – IV |
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| DAY-2 (27.08.2022 – Saturday) |
| Recapitulating Day 1 |
| SESSION – V |
| Philosophy of Mediation |
The Classical Mediation Process
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| TEA BREAK |
| SESSION – VI |
| The Six Stages of the Mediation Process
The four essential ingredients of the Mediation Process go through the following stages. Stage 1 – The Mediator’s Opening Statement Stage 2 – Gathering Information Stage 3 – Problem Identification and Agenda Setting Stage 4 – Generation and Evaluation of Options Stage 5 – Selection of Options Stage 6 – Agreement or no Agreement |
| LUNCH BREAK |
| SESSION – VII |
| Elements of Opening Statements |
| Demonstration of Opening statement by the Trainers |
| TEA BREAK |
| SESSION – VIII |
| Role Play – Participants (Opening Statement) |
| DAY – 3 (02.09.2022 – Friday) |
| Recapitulating Day 2 |
| SESSION – IX |
Negotiation – The Foundation for Mediation
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| TEA BREAK |
| Negotiation Exercise |
| LUNCH BREAK |
| SESSION – X |
| Negotiating Styles |
| Barriers to Negotiation |
| TEA BREAK |
| SESSION – XI |
Bargaining – the sub text of Negotiation
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| Interest Based Bargaining Exercise |
| DAY-4 (03.09.2022 – Saturday) |
| Recapitulating Day- 3 |
| SESSION – XII |
Communication – the Lifeline of Mediation
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| TEA BREAK |
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| BATNA / WATNA / Reality Testing |
| LUNCH BREAK |
| SESSION – XIII |
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| TEA BREAK |
| SESSION – XIV |
Addressing Parties’ Expectations
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| DAY-5 (09.09.2022 – Friday) |
| Recapitulating Day 4 |
| SESSION – XV |
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| TEA BREAK |
| SESSION – XVI |
| Impasse
When parties are in a deadlock, it is important to move them away from entrenched positions, restore trust and achieve closure. This session will deal with:
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| LUNCH BREAK |
| SESSION – XVII |
| Role Play by Participants On (Options / BATNA / WATNA / Reality Testing) |
| TEA BREAK |
| SESSION – XVIII |
| Private Mediation & Appointment of Mediator |
| Co-Mediation |
| Settlement Writing
Agreement: The Do’s and Don’ts of Agreement |
| SESSION – XIX |
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| DAY-6 (10.09.2022 – Saturday) |
| Role Play in a Fish Bowl by the Participants |
| TEA BREAK |
| Debriefing of the Role Play
Open House |
| LUNCH |
| Validatory |
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